http://www.pistonscast.com Two die-hard Pistons fans host a popular fan-based podcast and accompanying blog Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:48:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What's Going On World? Here are a few Pistons observations: Ben Gordon is the truth.  He can and will get off his shot whenever he wants to. Rodney Stuckey is scared.  He needs to step that defense up a couple of notches. Ben Wallace is back.  Whoever said Benny Wa Wa was broke obviously ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/ZMK0s8Xoz5M" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/ZMK0s8Xoz5M/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/10/31/bgs-09-10-pistons-are-quite-decent/ Check out My Work! Leave a Comment!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/hONogyzfVGA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/hONogyzfVGA/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/10/08/j-dizzle-at-work/ Listen as we take a look at both the small forward and power forward positions and find the one player that was able to make the biggest impact during his tenure with the Detroit Pistons.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/Bwb0VxI6sH4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/Bwb0VxI6sH4/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/10/05/episode-131-whos-the-best-forward-to-ever-come-through-d-town/ Listen as we discuss whether the super sixth man Ben Gordon or the young talented forward Charlie Villanueva was the better off-season pick up for the Detroit Pistons heading into the 2009-2010 NBA season.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/pWo4KnIJX5Y" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/pWo4KnIJX5Y/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/09/23/new-episode-130-who-was-the-better-free-agent-pickup-ben-gordon-or-charlie-villanueva/ Hey guys-or should I say, 'What's goin' on D?!'. Seriously fellas, you should patent that phrase, make some t-shirts and take 'em to games around the D lol. It's been awhile since I've gotten in touch with ya, but I still listen to every show and stay up ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/0lTS2jUHeOs" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/0lTS2jUHeOs/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/09/17/top-listener-email-mike-bs-2009-all-stars/ Why did I post this video... because Grant Hill was the smoothest Piston ever off the bounce. You have to watch the video to truly appreciate him but seriously... best Piston small forward ever. I dont know if I can say he was better than Zeke but every other Piston... ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/If75KKrnaZc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/If75KKrnaZc/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/09/15/pistonscast-video-of-the-day-grant-hill/   Listen to our predictions on which players we think will represent the Detroit Pistons in the 2010 NBA All-Star game!!    <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/wnXfwTVhSoQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/wnXfwTVhSoQ/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/09/08/which-detroit-pistons-will-be-all-star-worthy-in-2010/ <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/1NhdyW41WPc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/1NhdyW41WPc/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/09/02/how-does-ben-wallace-feel-about-being-back-in-detroit/ How would you rank the Pistons’ big men against the NBA's top big men in the league?   Join us LIVE Sunday August 30th at 8pm on blogtalkradio when we’ll take a look at the league’s top big men and see if Ben Wallace, Chris Wilcox, and Kwame Brown is enough to meet any ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/hK0itj4oyg8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/hK0itj4oyg8/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/08/24/the-detroit-pistons%e2%80%99-new-center-by-committee/ Is the return of Big Ben just over-inflated hype, or will his presence be strong enough to help Detroit regain respectability in the eastern conference? Tell us what you think!!! Join Pistonscast LIVE on blogtalkradio Sunday, August 23rd at 8:00pm when we officially welcome back Ben Wallace! We'll discuss Ben's new role with ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/bmiqIUv_DoE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/bmiqIUv_DoE/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/08/13/how-big-will-ben-wallace-be-second-time-around/ <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/MUtcY07OfVo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/MUtcY07OfVo/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/08/08/charlie-v-hairless-wonder-contest/ What Day Should Pistonscast Have A Live Blog Talk Radio Show?(answers) What Time of Day Should Pistonscast Have A Live Blog Talk Radio Show?(survey software)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/339M09LXyLI" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/339M09LXyLI/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/08/03/get-to-know-charlie-villanueva/ Attention Pistonscast Posse, we need your help. To take the step on our Live Show on Blog Talk Radio, we need as many Pistons fans as possible to join us every week. So it's up to you. (With Deven and John's discretion) You pick the day you are available for a live ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/ZgbvyfGa8CA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/ZgbvyfGa8CA/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/07/28/pistonscast-polling/ Embedded video from &amp;amp;lt;a href="http://www.cnn.com/video" mce_href="http://www.cnn.com/video"&amp;amp;gt;CNN Video&amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/2EYPvj5ea18" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/2EYPvj5ea18/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/07/27/chris-webbers-alltime-pistons-team/  Leadership is one of those words that can be difficult to nail down a concrete definition for. In terms of basketball, I believe a leader is the one who takes on the responsibility of successfully accomplishing the specific goal set by the team.   I think the question of leadership is the only difference ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/HemZGD6Q_ws" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/HemZGD6Q_ws/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/07/25/can-rodney-stuckey-lead/ How can Joe Dumars not keep a guy like this in house?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/KkMmlY9RPDo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/KkMmlY9RPDo/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/07/25/bill-laimbeer-i-wish-we-could-play-this-guy-at-center-this-season/ Hiding this video made it a lot worse than it had to be.  Nike and Lebron should be ashamed!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/s0vZkxSF6Xw" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/s0vZkxSF6Xw/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/07/22/finally-the-video-of-lebron-getting-dunked-on/ <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/qjxTI6T6bg4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/qjxTI6T6bg4/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/07/22/get-to-know-the-detroit-pistons-deron-washington/       Join Pistonscast LIVE on blogtalkradio Monday, July 20th at 6:00pm, as we take a closer look at the newest Pistons to see who has what it takes to help bring the title back to Detroit.   How to listen? It’s easy! Just click on the blogtalkradio link to our show at ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/cCl_MXbg09g" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/cCl_MXbg09g/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/07/16/which-players-will-make-the-biggest-impact-on-the-pistons-next-championship-run/ The Suns completed a contract buyout for Ben Wallace on Monday. Phoenix acquired Wallace from Cleveland in the Shaquille O'Neal trade last month. They negotiated a $10 million buyout for a contract that would have paid him $14 million in 2009-10. Via: Arizona Republic ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What's Going on World? John W. Davis here. I wonder did Ben ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/M40-deTCp9M" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/M40-deTCp9M/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/07/14/bring-ben-wallace-home-to-the-detroit-pistons/ Here's the Detroit Pistons latest trade rumor... The Pistons reportedly turned down a trade with the Jazz that would have sent Carlos Boozer to Detroit for Tayshaun Prince. A league source said that while the Pistons like Boozer, they simply couldn't let go of Prince. Via Boston Globe Got a question for Pistonscast.com? Send ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/ifjw9LvP_64" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/ifjw9LvP_64/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/07/12/would-you-trade-tayshaun-prince-for-carlos-boozer/ <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/nZswmQfjrqw" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/nZswmQfjrqw/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/07/10/allen-iverson-sheds-a-tear/ By Deven Khrucell aka Pimpscwalla You mean to tell me that years ago, when I used to go see the Detroit Lions practice, all I had to do was tackle Barry Sanders in the Silver Dome parking-lot and I could have been famous? I think Nike Messed up on this one. ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/OsVeNtKv9dA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/OsVeNtKv9dA/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/07/09/its-not-what-you-know-its-who-you-know-to-dunk-on/ I never thought the day would come that I would endorse this trade... Its such a sad day, but this must be done. Its time for Richard "Rip" Hamilton to be traded to the Utah Jazz for the often injured Carlos Boozer. If you listen to Episode 112, I emphatically said Carlos Boozer ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/yDYff934Jhk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/yDYff934Jhk/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/07/06/its-time-for-rip-to-go-to-utah/ While we’re all waiting on Joe Dumars to piece together this difficult Piston’s puzzle, I thought we might enjoy a laugh or two from our new eastern conference neighbor.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/8SSu6lLymYg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/8SSu6lLymYg/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/07/03/shaqs-over-ther-edge/ By Deven Khrucell aka Pimp Scwalla From the beginning of his tenure as president of basketball operations for the Detroit Pistons, Joe Dumars has been pretty hard to read when it comes to his prospective draft picks. No matter how many names are thrown in the mix for potential selections, I ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/jlSdmZSmS5M" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/jlSdmZSmS5M/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/06/28/joe-dumarss-forward-thinking/ This is always a good read. Check out our boy B. Packey over at Motown String Music. One of my favorites parts of the website is his Morning Shootaround. Its essentially a round up of all things Pistons. Here are some major points to note from today's Morning Shootaround: It has been a busy ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/v-G80gHZ3WU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/v-G80gHZ3WU/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/06/24/motown-string-musics-morning-shootaround/ By Deven Khrucell (aka Pimp Scwalla) When the Detroit Pistons go on the clock June 25th, it’ll be anybody’s guess who Joe Dumars might draft at number 15 and even more of a mystery is what position. One thing’s for sure, with the current state of the Detroit Pistons, he had ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/qnMUbtNXybY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/qnMUbtNXybY/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/06/23/terrence-williams-the-sensible-pick/ Via Chicago Tribune Are we finished with the Ben Gordon rumors yet? Ben Gordon denied rumors that his agent already has a deal in place with Detroit on Wednesday. "You can't even negotiate until July 1, so that's just rumors," said Gordon. "I really don't know what's going to happen." "One thing I've learned ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/bUnO5qqSppM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/bUnO5qqSppM/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/06/18/gordon-denies-detroit-rumors/ Ben Gordon's agent is reportedly telling people that his client has a guarantee from the Pistons. The agent claims that Detroit has promised Gordon $11 million annually, which makes sense considering that the guard rejected $10 million and $9 million from Chicago in the previous two years. There have been rumors that ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~4/6W1FCtzfWB8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pistonscastblog/~3/6W1FCtzfWB8/ http://www.pistonscast.com/blog/2009/06/17/does-gordon-have-an-11m-pistons-promise/